Let us not judge the Neanderthals too quickly. Neanderthal technology achieved a degree of sophistication. It includes the Mousterian tool industry as well as the abilities to maintain and possibly

to create fire, build cave hearths, craft at least simple clothes similar to blankets and ponchos, make use of medicinal plants, treat severe injuries, store food, and use various cooking techniques such as roasting, boiling, and smoking.’

‘Dad, look at the Eiffel Tower; it looks just like the photos,’ Ned Neanderthal said gleefully. ‘When I told my teacher about our August Holiday in France, she asked me to bring her some pictures,’ Ned N continued. ‘Some of the kids thought I was kidding as they assumed we Neanderthals do not get around like they do, but I knew we would prove them wrong,’ Ned N danced and sang. ‘Soon we will swim in the Seine,’ Ned N said as he jumped into the water.

‘Well, there is no doubt the Parisians have never seen any Neanderthals,’ Nancy Neanderthal observed. ‘The Restaurant had a no Neanderthal policy but waved it when they saw what nice folks we are,’ Nancy N continued. ‘The sauces are to die for,’ Nancy N proclaimed. ‘The expression on the face of the waiter when Nathan asked for a Dirty Martini was priceless,’ Nancy N said.

‘So I thought being in Paris on Holiday would make it easier to either accept or reject the President’s offer to be his Chief of Staff, Nathan N mused as he puffed his cigar. ‘I think I must say no thank you after being in Paris and enjoying the freedom of speech, thought, and action here,’ Nathan N continued. ‘We Neanderthals have always been on the outside looking in, proving ourselves by working twice as hard, Nathan N explained. ‘If anyone believes in inclusion and acceptance, it is us,’ Nathan mused. ‘We have been misjudged and marginalized, forgotten with no voice,’ Nathan N whispered. ‘We are introverts listening and watching, understanding what is going on in the world of extroverts,’ Nathan laughed.